It
is interesting to me, how many artists ask me to see their work. I want to say
this to you. There is no one more authorized than "YOU" to tell you what is "good
enough", because deep down you already know.

As
an artist you have an innate sense of what thought is needed to be expressed or
what detail of this big world needs to be recognized. I believe God has given
us all a special gift.

Some gifts are faster, more knowledgeable, some have more or less talent, or are
simply just different. All I know
is all gifts are important and all gifts are needed. It is this tapestry of gifts
that create a community. There is enough room for everyone.

When
it comes down to it, the question is, how much work are willing to do to make
your dream come true? Would you do it for free? Make a plan of how you can realistically
get to living your dream. Then do it, don't give up, talk to people, tell them
your dream. Be prepared, for when the opportunity comes you'll be ready.

I
believe God gave me this gift (just as he gave you), and who am I to say whether
this gift is great or not. It is simply my job (and your job) to honor itand to be thankful for this gift. How?.. to work very hard at it, and to
do "good works" with it…and then leave the future in God's hands.